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Surfactant

SODIUM C12-14 SEC-PARETH-8 CARBOXYLATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A branched (sec-alkyl) C12-14 ether carboxylate with 8 EO units. Mild cleansing surfactant; the branched alcohol structure gives different solubility and foam to linear analogues but is less readily biodegradable.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing with branched-chain solubility
  • Good foam in sulfate-free systems
  • Compatible with hard water

Known concerns

  • Branched secondary alcohol base less biodegradable than linear
  • Standard 1,4-dioxane impurity caveat

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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